Using the Sony HVR-MRC1 Compact Flash memory
recorder
This guide is designed for users and potential users of the HVR-MRC1 with HDV cameras. A lot of this information will also be useful to HVR-DR60 users, although that is not covered in detail here. Likewise, some information relating to using the memory recorder with DVCAM cameras is included, but these are not fully discussed here. This document is not designed to replace the product manuals, as only the key features and settings are covered, so it is also likely to be useful to have the user manuals for the HVR-MRC1 and the relevant camera to hand.
The level of integration between the memory recorder and the camera will largely depend on when the camera was introduced. Older cameras were designed without knowledge of the memory recorder. Newer cameras integrate more tightly and will include more features directly relevant to the memory recorder, such as a dedicated status display screen.
Connecting the HVR-MRC1 to the camera
The HVR-Z5E, HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E all feature direct connections for the memory recorder. The memory recorder can be clipped directly to these cameras with no need for cables or batteries. The memory recorder will use an internal i.LINK connection to the camera, so while the memory recorder is connected the main i.LINK connection cannot be used.
Figure 1. Images of HVR-MRC1 on back of the HVR-Z7E (left) and on the side of the HVR-S270E (right)
For all other cameras, the memory recorder needs to be connected to the included i.LINK cradle, and an L-series battery (same as HVR-Z1E battery) or DC power
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